OT Network & System Engineer (f/m/d)

Alpiq is one of Switzerland’s leading electricity producers and a key energy services provider across Europe. Headquartered in Lausanne and powered by a strong portfolio of hydropower, nuclear, and renewable energy sources, we’re all about impact, for the climate, for people, and for the security of supply.

More than 1,300 colleagues from nearly 60 nationalities bring their energy to a shared purpose: Together for a better climate and an improved security of supply.

We work in a values-driven culture shaped by trust, curiosity, and respect. Our 4 company values have been co-created with our employees and are embedded in everything we do as a company:

"We are ALP1Q "- reflects our team spirit
"We learn and grow together” - we have courage
"We share the steering wheel” - we take ownership
"We focus on the outcome” - your impact matters

At Alpiq, your energy matters!

Mission

• Ensure interfaces between facilities and the Asset Management platform
• Support the OT architecture (SCADA) of facilities and their interconnection to the TSO
• Process data and send reports to Asset Managers
• Ensure the availability of the Asset Management platform
• Carry out projects within the defined deadlines

Your main responsibilities

• Responsible for evaluating, improving and maintaining the Asset Management platform linked to the asset portfolio: wind, solar, batteries, small hydroelectric and thermal power plants (located throughout Europe).
• Responsible for establishing OT connections and security between international assets, the local TSO and the Asset Management platform.
• Actively monitor the operating status of Alpiq's assets and consult regularly with local staff on the operating status.
• Ensure the due diligence process from an OT and OT security perspective when acquiring new assets.
• Providing OT support for assets under construction.
• Ensuring that the SCADA environment meets commercial and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborating with the OT security team and helping to strengthen system security.
• Helping to draft technical documentation, user manuals and maintenance procedures.

Your profile

• Experience with various SCADA/OT communication and data acquisition protocols (configuration and troubleshooting): Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, OPC DA, OPC UA, IEC-61850, 60870-5-101, 60870-5-104
• Experience with different types of SCADA technology providers (networks, servers, controllers/programmable logic controllers, RTUs).
• Experience with different types of OT infrastructure, including design.
• Clear understanding of the distinction between OT and IT, external interfaces, communication protocols and security measures.
• Experience with OT security principles and best practices.
• Strong ability to collaborate with the OT security team and respond to requests from other business units regarding OT architectures, control systems and user management.
• Fluent in French and English